Britain’s King Charles III marks his 77th birthday. Unlike his predecessors, King Charles treats his actual birthday, on 14 November, as his main moment of reflection. This year, King Charles visited Wales—a decision that coincides with the overall spirit of his first three years on the throne.
Since his accession in September 2022, Charles has played an active role on the world stage. His engagement with U.S. President Donald Trump has been one of the most consequential aspects of his diplomacy, helping to stabilise transatlantic relations during a volatile period.
Across Europe, Charles has worked to repair relationships strained by Brexit. His state visits to France and Germany, where he addressed lawmakers in their own languages, have reinforced Britain’s commitment to close co-operation with key European partners and signalled an intent to restore trust and continuity.
Religion and interfaith dialogue, long central to Charles’s public life, have also featured prominently in his early reign. His visit to the Vatican, culminating in joint prayer with Pope Leo, marked the first shared act of worship between a British monarch and a pontiff since the 16th century—a historically significant gesture towards reconciliation between the Anglican and Catholic traditions.
At home, Charles’s reign has been overshadowed by several scandals. In November 2025, he moved to distance the monarchy from his younger brother, Prince Andrew, whose long association with Jeffrey Epstein continued to draw criticism. King Charles formally removed Andrew’s royal titles—including his right to use “Prince” and “His Royal Highness”—and also asked Andrew to leave his Royal Lodge residence, effectively ending his public role in the family.
Meanwhile, Charles has sought to repair his strained relationship with his younger son, Prince Harry, who has been living in California since stepping down from royal duties. In September 2025, the two met privately at Clarence House for the first time in nearly two years.
Despite concerns about his health following a cancer diagnosis early last year, Charles has maintained a full programme of engagements, and recent signs of renewed contact with Harry suggest a tentative easing of internal tensions.
As he turns 77, the record of his first three years reflects a monarch who has used experience and diplomacy to guide the institution through a turbulent period. His reign so far has been shaped less by spectacle and more by continuity, quiet influence, and a sustained effort to strengthen Britain’s international relationships.
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